Required scope: emails/builder.readonly. Use OAuth 2.0 to securely authorize the connection between GHL and the Zapier App Connector. Keep tokens safe and refresh as needed.
Connect using OAuth 2.0 flow supported by the Zapier App Connector. Store credentials securely and authorize the Blogs API access with the configured scope.
Endpoints covered: GET emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; GET emails/schedule; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: A new or updated blog post in GHL is detected to create or update a post in Blogs API.
Actions: Use POST /blogs/posts to create posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update. Validate with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists for slug checks.
Methods used: POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Key fields: title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: Template or draft changes in GHL emails/builder.
Actions: Read templates via GET emails/builder; deliver or store updates via POST /emails/builder/data; optionally delete via DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId
Methods: GET emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId
Key fields: locationId, templateId, content, subject
Trigger: Time-based or event-based schedule to publish or deliver blog content via Blogs API.
Actions: Retrieve schedules with GET emails/schedule; publish via POST /blogs/posts; check slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Methods: GET emails/schedule, POST /blogs/posts, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Key fields: scheduleId, dateTime, templateId
Build automation without writing code to connect blog content, emails, and scheduling.
Automate repetitive tasks and keep content in sync across platforms.
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This glossary defines common terms used in this guide: GHL, Blogs API, App Connector, endpoints, and common actions.
GHL stands for the external automation platform’s API subset used for integrations with apps.
A specific API URL used to perform an action (e.g., GET emails/builder).
The subset of GHL APIs that manage blog posts, categories, authors, and related data.
Authentication framework that allows apps to access resources securely with tokens.
Create drafts in GHL via POST /blogs/posts when a calendar event is triggered in Zapier App Connector.
Link publishing times to a schedule and automate PR and social promos after post creation.
Generate email newsletters using templates from emails/builder and attach to blogs posts.
Obtain API credentials, set the scope to emails/builder.readonly, and authorize in Zapier App Connector.
Pick endpoints like POST /blogs/posts and GET emails/schedule to craft flows.
Run tests, review logs, fix issues, and deploy the automation to production.
You need the emails/builder.readonly scope to read email templates and schedules from the GHL Blogs API integration. OAuth 2.0 is recommended for secure access and token management. Ensure you grant consent during the connection setup so Zapier App Connector can access the required endpoints. This keeps data transfers secure and auditable. If you lack sufficient permissions, request the appropriate scope from your GHL admin and reauthorize the connection in Zapier App Connector.
OAuth 2.0 is the standard recommended method for connecting the Zapier App Connector to GHL. Both sides can use OAuth 2.0 flows to issue access tokens with limited scopes. API keys may be used in some setups, but OAuth provides better security, token lifetimes, and revocation controls. Follow the on-screen prompts to authorize the connection.
For blog post creation, use POST /blogs/posts to create a post and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure the slug is unique before publishing. The emails/builder endpoints can be used to attach content templates if needed.
Yes. You can manage email templates by reading with GET emails/builder and updating templates with POST /emails/builder/data. Deleting templates is supported with DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId. This lets you keep consistent newsletter templates alongside blog posts.
Scheduling can be handled by combining GET emails/schedule for timing data with POST /blogs/posts to publish at the right moment. You can pair post creation with a schedule to automate publication and follow-up emails.
Check slug availability using GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists (or blogs/check-slug.readonly). The response tells you if a slug is already taken, allowing you to adjust before publishing.
If you run into issues, start with the Zapier App Connector help center and GHL API docs. Check connection status, review recent activity, and reach out to support if errors persist. We also recommend validating tokens and scopes and reauthorizing if needed.
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